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In S.P. Gupta v. Union of India, the government asked what personal interest the…
Constitutional Law I Medium
In S.P. Gupta v. Union of India, the government asked what personal interest the petitioning advocates had in the matter. How did the Court deal with this objection on locus standi?
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Answer: C. It held that lawyers have a deep interest in the independence of the judiciary, so they could bring the petition.
Explanation
The Court rejected the objection and held that lawyers have a deep interest in the independence of the judiciary, so they had standing to file. Justice P.N. Bhagwati also held that any aware member of the public can approach the court for a poor or weak person who cannot do so. This is why the case is counted among the foundational cases of public interest litigation. The Court did not require a personal legal injury.